The Front Row Blog
Using Your Voice: A Black History Month Feature on Yani Imani
As we celebrate Black History Month on The Front Row Blog, we are proud to spotlight the African American teaching artists and staff who help shape Encore Stage & Studio. This week, we are featuring Yani Imani, a teaching artist and choreographer whose energy is a perfect blend of calming and fun. Most recently, Yani choreographed […]
Giving the Next Generation Tools to Shine: A Black History Month Feature on Brian Wilson
As we celebrate Black History Month on The Front Row Blog, we are proud to spotlight the African American teaching artists and staff who help shape Encore Stage & Studio. First in our series is Brian Wilson, a teaching artist and choreographer whose creativity and leadership continue to inspire our students. Most recently, Brian choreographed […]
Encore’s High School Musical Jr Review – By Xander Tilock, Alumni Writer
Encore alumni in the house! We are thrilled to welcome back Xander Tilock as he returns to see the show and share his review. Once you’re part of the Encore family, you’re always part of the story. Check it out! This January, Encore Stage & Studio returned to a millennial classic —- Disney’s High School […]
Following the Joy: Encore Alum Will Westray on Pursuing a Life in Theatre
This summer, our Alumni Relations intern Matthew Bloss-Baum interviewed a fellow Encore alum! For those who were with us for the summers of 2012-2014, you may remember him! Meet Will Westray! Since it’s been almost 10 years since you were an Encore kid, introduce yourself to the readers! My name is Will Westray and yes […]
Get’cha Head in the Game with Encore Alum, Jimmy Mavrikes
All thanks to Theatre Washington for connecting us, we are so thrilled to catch up with an alum whose Encore role knew how to “break free” and remind us that in theatre, we are all in this together. Meet Encore alum, Jimmy Mavrikes! My name is Jimmy Mavrikes! I did one show with Encore, High School Musical […]
Experiencing the Encore Impact with Alum Jane Gerrard
Encore intern Matthew Bloss-Baum is here to catch with up alum and friend, Jane Gerrard! Since it’s been almost 10 years since we were Encore kids together, introduce yourself to the readers! Hi! My name is Jane Gerrard (she/her). I am a recent graduate of James Madison University, and I am currently finishing up as […]
Close Up with the Encore Apprentices: Part 2
Today we are bringing you the second, and final, installment of our apprentice interview series. We are lucky to hear from Mery today, she will be working all summer at our summer camps so she is not quite done here yet, but we wanted to hear a bit about her experience so far! Parker: Are […]
Creative Kids, Happy Hearts: Why the Arts Matter More Than Ever
Guest post by Nicole Kovar, Director of Piano & More Author’s Bio Nicole Kovar is the passionate founder of Piano & More, a Northern Virginia-based music education company that brings private piano, guitar, voice, and drum lessons straight to families’ homes. With a background in early childhood education and a love for creative teaching, Nicole has built […]
Close Up with the Encore Apprentices: Part 1
Today we are bringing you the first in a two part interview series with the current Encore Apprentices, Mery and Parker. We are reaching the end of our time here, but before we go, we want to leave you with a glimpse into our experiences and what we have learned. In this interview, Mery asked […]
The Courage to Be Yourself with Alum Lucy Rocchio
Today we are highlighting a new member of Encore staff, who also happens to be an alumni of our program, Lucy Rocchio! We just shared an interview with her sister, Zoe, so check that out and then come back to meet Lucy. Encore: Please introduce yourself to us, how you were involved with Encore, and […]
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